With four small children I’ve found that organisation is key. I’m a pretty organised individual but sometimes even a small chink in my plan can see utter chaos ensue. I’m not sure how anyone with lots of small children and no organisational skills...

So you’re either going to love me or hate me for this post. You’ll love me, because this is the simplest and quickest recipe possible for achieving the most gorgeous, fudgy, chocolatey, delicious dessert possible. Or you’ll hate me. Because this is...

I used to have a bit of a love affair with the food magazine Delicious. For about 2 years I subscribed, and saved pretty much every magazine. I then started to realise that I was seeing a lot of the same recipes in slightly different guises, so I unsubscribed. However...

I have a bit of sweet tooth. Ok so the Husband is currently guffawing into his tea. Fine, it’s maybe more than a bit. It’s maybe more like a whole mouthful of sweet teeth. I keep seeing all these tv programmes about how bad sugar is for you, and the...

Ok, I’ll admit, hands up, the title is ever so slightly misleading. I’m not lying to you when I say that Cheesy Tatties are a fantastic side dish, perfect for ham, sausages, all manner of meaty mains. You could even just have a plate of cheesy tatties by...

Hello!

I'm Sarah, the Hectic Cook. I've got a passion for cooking, and four young children (including triplets), thus my cooking is quick, simple, and sometimes slightly frenetic! If you're looking for family-friendly, no-nonsense recipes, this is the place for you.